I have been a Brownie Leader for nearly 10 years now and have seen what an impact Girlguiding has on young girls and women. Yes, we go camping and sing songs, but it is also about so much more.

Girlguiding helps girls to gain confidence, experience and belief in themselves. The charity is committed to inspiring girls to follow their dreams whatever their background, religion or ethnicity. Girlguiding raises girls aspirations and empowers them to overcome challenges of inequality and become stronger women. 

Recent studies have also found that girls who are members of Girlguiding growing up, are less likely to suffer from mental illness later in life. This means they are less likely to suffer from anxiety or mood disorders.

Another thing Girlguiding does is it encourages its members to push their boundaries and challenge themselves. So I am challenging myself by walking the Great Wall of China. I'm not covering a great distance, about 70km in all; the challenge is the terrain. It's steep and there are an awful lot of steps! Most days will be spent walking for several hours so it's a matter of duration than anything else. 

I hope I'm up for the task!

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